Microsoft

Great team with a really understanding manager. A lot of autonomy along with constant constructive feedback. Food was pretty good. Friendly culture. Coworkers much older than me (which is both good and bad). No need to stay late if you consistently get the job done.

Redmond sucks - it's boring and the weather is bad.

It can be hard to get noticed in such a big company.

Pay is OK, but not great, especially compared to recent Silicon Valley companies.

Middle management is good, but some of the upper-level decisions are questionable.

Keep hiring and promoting great managers.